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hiking_john
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RE: Would Malarkey shingles survive a solar-powered zombie apocalypse?
I hear you on ridge vents not being a cure-all, but I’ve actually seen them work pretty well even on roofs with a few dormers - provided the installer didn’t just slap ‘em on and call it a day. Sometimes folks get too hu...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
Couldn’t agree more - sometimes it feels like you need x-ray vision just to keep up. I’ve seen roofs that looked like a golf course up top, but underneath? Swamp city. Drainage is the silent killer for sure. You’re right...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
Those maple whirlybirds are relentless, aren’t they? I’ve seen gutters with more seedlings than the local nursery. I tried those mesh guards once - thought I was clever - only to end up with a mat of soggy leaves glued o...
RE: What would you do if your flat roof kept leaking but you couldn’t find the source?
Man, you nailed it - flat roofs are like the Houdinis of home headaches. I’ve seen leaks travel halfway across a roof before popping up in someone’s living room. That hose trick is classic; sometimes low-tech just works....
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
I get where you’re coming from - most of the older homes I check wouldn’t survive a green roof without some serious reinforcement (and yeah, the sticker shock is real). But I’ve seen a couple folks pull it off with those...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
Warranties with overlays are a weird gray area. Technically, most shingle manufacturers say their warranty is only good if you install over a single layer, and even then, some want a full tear-off. But in the real world?...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
That’s the Midwest for you - one day it’s 60 and sunny, next thing you know your gutters are frozen solid and the membrane’s peeling up like a bad sunburn. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve crawled up on a “just fix...
RE: Confused about insurance deductibles for storm damage
Yeah, totally agree on that insured value point - seen plenty of surprised faces when homeowners realize that percentage deductible isn't based on the repair cost. Had a client last year whose jaw practically hit the gro...